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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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How the Carnegie Mellon University letter prank works

College Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic Carnegie Mellon University admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.

About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon University decision dates

Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.

Carnegie Mellon University application rounds, deadlines and decision release dates
RoundDeadlineDecisions released
Early DecisionNovember 2, 2026Notified by December 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJanuary 4, 2027No later than April 1, 2027

Acceptance rate: 11.1% (Fall 2024 first-year applicants).

Checked November 5, 2026 against Carnegie Mellon University's official admissions pages (cmu.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Carnegie Mellon University release Early Decision results?

For fall 2027 entry, Carnegie Mellon University's admissions office lists the Early Decision release as: Notified by December 15, 2026. The application deadline is November 2, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.

When does Carnegie Mellon University release Regular Decision results?

For fall 2027 entry, Carnegie Mellon University's admissions office lists the Regular Decision release as: No later than April 1, 2027. The application deadline is January 4, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.

What is Carnegie Mellon University's acceptance rate?

Carnegie Mellon University admitted about 11.1% of applicants (Fall 2024 first-year applicants), based on its officially published figures.

How do I send a fake Carnegie Mellon University acceptance letter?

Pick Carnegie Mellon University, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.

Does the recipient find out it's a prank?

Yes. About five minutes after your friend opens the letter, they automatically receive a second email explaining that the decision was a prank sent through College Decision Simulator.

Can I send a fake rejection letter instead?

Yes. Every university offers both an acceptance letter and a rejection letter; you choose which one your friend receives.

How much does it cost?

$5 for one letter, $10 for three letters, or $20 for unlimited letters (sending limits apply). There is no account to create; payment is handled by Stripe.

Which universities can I choose?

50 universities, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Princeton, Oxford, Cambridge, NYU and UC Berkeley.

Is College Decision Simulator affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University?

No. College Decision Simulator is an independent entertainment site and is not affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University or any university. The letters are fictional and are not real admission decisions.